Topic
Economy
India, Iran, and the Taliban’s Gamble on Chabahar
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
And the dilemma that it presents for Washington.
Did Illegal Tin Mines Really Steal $26 Billion From the Indonesian State?
By James Guild
The Indonesian government recently brought corruption charges against Harvey Moeis, a wealthy businessman with interests in the mining sector.
The Missing Links in US Chip Policy
By Young-sun Park
Like it or not, the semiconductor industry is globalized. Washington’s strategy must reflect this reality by elevating coordination with democratic partners.
The Bipartisan Clash Over US Electric Vehicle Policy
By Yingfan Chen and Dingding Chen
The Biden administration’s strategy to compete with China’s dominance hasn’t won buy-in from Republicans, who are skeptical about the entire industry.
Why US Semiconductor Export Controls Backfire
By Matthew Schleich and Thibault Denamiel
And how Washington can save its 21st century economic security strategy.
New Energy Competition: It’s Politics First for Both US and China
By Rakshith Shetty
Both China and the U.S. are looking to tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their clean energy industries. The outcome is likely to be a more protectionist world economy.
Victoria State’s Booming Population and Busted Budget
By Grant Wyeth
Melbourne’s infrastructure needs and the state’s budget problems are clearly in grave tension. The abandonment of critical and necessary rail projects cannot be the solution.
Thailand’s Showdown Over Interest Rates, Explained
By James Guild
The economic rationale of the Bank of Thailand, and the political incentives of the current government, have been at odds since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Musk to ‘Consider’ Opening Battery Plant in Indonesia, Senior Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A Tesla investment would be a significant vote of confidence in Jakarta's ambition of becoming an EV production powerhouse.
Fox in the Henhouse: The Growing Harms of North Korea’s Remote IT Workforce
By Glenn Chafetz
Pyongyang has infiltrated its IT workers into contractors and subcontractors serving the United States’ largest and most profitable companies.
The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?
By Kevin Chen
As a proof of concept for the G-7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, there is a lot riding on the initiative in the northern Philippines.
What Are the Prospects for Reviving India-Pakistan Trade?
By Waleed Sami
India-Pakistan trade has been especially difficult since 2019. What would it take for the neighbors to overcome present barriers to trade?